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Resources for startups and SMBs

Everything you need to know about building a business, from raising funding to marketing your product.

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Unlocking the potential of AI marketing in 2023

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Articles

Read tips for building your business, getting funding, marketing your product, and more.

Guides

Download in-depth guides on optimizing your infrastructure for streaming, building a tech stack, and getting started with Kubernetes.

Podcast

Listen to DigitalOcean's new podcast, Making Work Work, which explores what makes a business sink or swim alongside expert guests.

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Watch videos of founders like you and in-depth webinars with practical advice.

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Cloud education

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Understanding cloud compliance for data security and privacy
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Cloud bursting: A strategy for handling spikes
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An introduction to serverless architecture
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Navigating cloud disaster recovery for business continuity and resilience
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Cloud automation 101: Efficiently scaling your web-based infrastructure
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Cloud Integration: What it Is and how it works
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Cloud capacity planning: Strategies and best practices
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Load balancing 101: Increasing the availability and resilience of your applications
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The business benefits of a multi-cloud strategy

Tips for starting and growing your business

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Evaluating cloud storage options for businesses
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AI and privacy: Safeguarding data in the age of artificial intelligence
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Understanding AI fraud detection and prevention strategies
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What is business process outsourcing? Benefits, challenges, and implementation
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Mobile app marketing strategies for startups
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Implementing AI in customer service
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Top product manager skills to have for driving product success
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Churn prevention: 7 ways to reduce customer churn
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How to choose the right cloud backup solutions

Creating your tech stack

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Azure egress costs: What you should know
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DigitalOcean vs Vultr
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The 10 best cloud migration tools for businesses
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Top 10 Azure alternatives for 2023/24
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How to avoid AWS bill shock
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Strategies for migrating to Kubernetes
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Understanding AWS support response time
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Why is Microsoft Azure so expensive?
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Top 10 Linode alternatives for 2023/24

Funding your business

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15 working capital management best practices for startups
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How to use research and development (R&D) tax credits for startups
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SAFE agreement: What it is and how it works
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Debt vs equity financing: What's best for your startup?
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Venture debt: What it is and how it works
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EBITDA: Understanding what it means for your startup
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How to create a robust startup financial model (tips & examples)
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Bridge financing: What it is and how to use it
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Raising a down round for your business

Industry specific resources

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Tech Innovation in Emerging Markets: India
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Building Tech for the Next Generation
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Best practices for optimizing live streaming experience
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Optimizing performance and price in streaming
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Improve the performance of your media streaming application

Startup and founder stories

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An Aha Moment: Kognitas
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An Aha Moment: Clearpol
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An Aha Moment: Cerberus Tech
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An Aha Moment: Unicodemy

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